The Buffalo Bills are continuing their search for a new head coach, and the latest name on their radar is Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. According to reports, the Bills have officially requested to interview the 35-year-old rising coach, adding another intriguing candidate to an already diverse list.
Scheelhaase is currently deep into his second interview with the Cleveland Browns for their own head coaching vacancy, but Buffalo is clearly interested in getting a closer look at one of the NFL’s up-and-coming offensive minds. And it’s not hard to see why.
A former quarterback at Illinois from 2010 to 2013, Scheelhaase quickly transitioned into coaching after his playing days wrapped up. He returned to his alma mater in 2015 in a support role before moving to Iowa State in 2018, where he steadily climbed the ranks.
Starting as a running backs coach, he later took over the wide receivers room and was eventually promoted to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2023. That trajectory speaks volumes about how he's viewed within coaching circles - adaptable, respected, and capable of developing talent across multiple positions.
Scheelhaase joined the Rams staff in 2024 and was elevated to pass game coordinator for the 2025 season. In that role, he’s been instrumental in shaping the Rams’ aerial attack - a system that blends modern spread concepts with the kind of timing and rhythm passing game that’s become increasingly important in today’s NFL. His fingerprints have been all over the Rams’ offensive evolution, and it’s clear teams are taking notice.
With the Bills now entering the mix, here’s where the team’s head coaching search currently stands:
- Joe Brady, Bills offensive coordinator - Interviewed
- Brian Daboll, former Giants head coach - Interviewed
- Anthony Lynn, Commanders run game coordinator - Interviewed
- Grant Udinski, Jaguars offensive coordinator - Interviewed
- Anthony Weaver, Dolphins defensive coordinator - Interviewed
- Lou Anarumo, Colts defensive coordinator - Interview scheduled
- Mike McDaniel, Chargers offensive coordinator - Currently with Chargers
- Philip Rivers, former Colts quarterback - Withdrew from consideration
- Davis Webb, Broncos quarterbacks coach - Interviewed
- Nate Scheelhaase, Rams pass game coordinator - Interview requested
It’s a wide-ranging list, featuring veteran coaches, young offensive minds, defensive strategists, and even a former quarterback with no pro coaching experience. That signals a broad, open-minded approach from Buffalo’s front office - they’re not locked into one archetype. They’re casting a wide net in hopes of finding the right leader to guide the franchise forward.
Scheelhaase, in particular, represents the new wave of NFL coaching talent - young, innovative, and experienced in building offenses from the ground up. Whether he ultimately lands in Buffalo or elsewhere, his name is one to remember as the coaching carousel continues to spin.